Transcript also called a detailed marks sheet in many of the institutions is a summary of all the courses attended by a student and the respective grades earned in it. The transcript is an important document and is required whenever the student plans to take on higher education or looks for a suitable job. Request for transcript is made by the student to his institution for release of his original documents which may be produced for any desired purpose.

Transcript Request Letter Writing Tips:

Be graceful and respectful in giving salutation to the designated authority (e.g. Record Officer or Registrar).

May contain a centre heading, justifying the cause of writing the letter.

Be specific as to your course enrolment number and year of graduation from the college.

Explain in brief the need and urgency of the transcript.

Do not forget to give in your latest postal address if it has to be couriered.

End with a respectful salutation.

Transcript Request Letter Template

Use our free Transcript Request Letter to help you get started. Simply download the .doc or pdf file and customize it. If you need additional help or more examples check out some of the sample letters below.

Dear ____________

(Appointment)
(Name of Institution)
(Address)
(State)

Date: _____ (Date on Which Letter is Written)

Subject: Request for Issue of Original Transcript.

Dear Sir/Ma’am,

It has been an honour for me to be part of this great institution since________(mention period). I feel proud and privileged to inform that due to the high standard of education imparted by this institution I have been able to secure a position in ………………..(name of next institution / workplace). I would be soon joining, however, as a precursor to the same I am required to submit my original transcripts for verification to my new institute.

I would be grateful to you if you could oblige me by sending me the requisite document at my under mentioned address. I graduated from the institution in the year …….(mention year). and was enrolled under the…………..(name of course) and course enrolment number was…………….. (mention number).

Address

(Name
House Number and Street Address
City, Country)
Pin Code

Looking forward to a prompt response from your side.

Thanking You

Yours truly,

(Name and Signature)

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Transcript Request Letter Sample, Email and Example/Format

Sample

Dear Mr Joseph

Registrar

Indian Institute of Technology
Madras
Tamil Nadu, India

Date: 11 September 2009

Subject: Request for Issue of Original Transcript.

Dear Sir/Ma’am,

It has been a great honor for me to be part of this great institution since 2006. I feel proud and privileged to inform that due to the high standard of education imparted by this institution I have been able to secure a position in Massachusetts Institute of Technology, California, and United States for a doctorate program. I would be soon joining, however, as a precursor to the same I am required to submit my original transcripts for verification to my new institute.

I would be grateful to you if you could oblige me by sending me the requisite document at my under mentioned address. I graduated from the institution in the year 2008 and was enrolled under the Masters of Technology (Computer Science and Engineering) course and my course enrolment number was CSE08MT038.

Email Format

This letter is from a graduate of an institution of higher learning requesting a copy of his transcript with an enclosed processing fee payment. The graduate submits his student information for identification verification as well as his mailing address for the transcript to be mailed.

Dear Ms. Long

I am writing to request for a copy of my full transcript with an enclosure of $200 as processing fee as per the Institution regulation. I graduated from your esteemed institution, Royal Technical Institution, in the Engineering major from the class of 2009.

For further identification, my Social Security Number is 92-921-2383 and my student number was RT12930. Having received my degree in early January 2010, I would appreciate your prompt assistance in mailing my transcript to the address mentioned below.

Mailing address: 293-20B Church Road

3rd Avenue,

Wadebridge, United Kingdom

This transcript is essential to an upcoming interview next month. Thus, I hope to receive my transcript quickly to assist me in this interview.